Page 49 |
Previous | 49 of 96 | Next |
|
small (250x250 max)
medium (500x500 max)
Large
Extra Large
large ( > 500x500)
Full Resolution
|
This page
All
|
S I X T E E N T H A N N U A L C O N V E N T I ON 51
to secure the history of your community. Stories of pioneers, preservation
of old landmarks, study of books with historical content, as part of the
monthly programme. It might be possible to have an exhibit at our Constituency
Conferences, with the possibility of sending an exhibit to the popular
A r t s Congress meeting at Berne in 1934. To enthuse a love for Canada
and pride in her achievements, to build up among old and new Canadians
alike, a citizenship worthy of the ' best traditions of the great countries from
which our civilization has sprung, and to preserve for the coming generations
the history of our own people, is an objective worthy of our greatest
efforts.
I thank the Conveners and Chairmen of my Committee for their splendid
co- operation.
Outline, Standing* Committee on Canadianization and National Events, 1930- 31.
The following activities have been suggested to the Women's Institutes
of Canada, along the line of " Canadianization and National Events":
1. Historical research of their neighbors, stories of the pioneers, preservation
of old landmarks, etc.
2. The study of books with an authentic historical content ( fact or fiction)
as part of their monthly program.
3. Arrange an exhibit of your Community History, photographs of first
settlers, school house and teacher, etc.; display them at your Institute meeti
n g and. if possible, later at your Constituency Conference.
4. Have public speaking contests or debates on the subject of Canadian
A r t , Music or Literature.
5. Strive to develop the spirit of friendliness, not only among our own
membership, but especially among the new settlers and foreign born women
outside our circle. Welcome them to the W. I. meeting.
A list of books which will guide your Committee in selecting suitable
material may be obtained from the Provincial Convener on application.
6. Encourage reading of more Canadian magazines and periodicals.
7. Encourage Canadianization in the schools:
( a) By adding suitable books to the school library.
( b) Helping to produce patriotic plays and pageants on National
Days.
( c) Offering prizes for patriotic essaying, presenting flags, etc., and
t a k i n g an active part in the community celebration of national
events, e. g., Empire Day, Dominion Day, Armistice Day.
Please forward good papers to me for future use.
( M R S . F. G.) A L I C E L . G R E V E T T ,
240 13th Ave. W . , Calgary.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
Mrs. D. H. Galbraith, Vulcan, Convener.
The season of 1929 was on the whole somewhat unfavorable for general
farming operations, weather conditions having been rather abnormal. The
hot winds as well as lack of moisture were detrimental to good growth,
especially of trees and perennials. The previous fall was very dry and during
Object Description
| Rating | |
| Title | 1930 - Annual Convention Report |
| Subject | Convention;Report; AWI |
| Description | Report of the Sixteenth Annual Convention held May 20-23, 1930 |
| Language | en |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Type | text |
| Source | Alberta Women's Institutes |
| Identifier | awi0811099 |
| Date | 1930 |
| Collection | Alberta Women's Institutes - Collective Memory |
| Repository | AU Digital Library |
| Copyright | For Private Study and Research Use Only |
Description
| Title | Page 49 |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | AWI Collection |
| Collection | Alberta Women's Institutes - Collective Memory |
| Repository | AU Digital Library |
| Copyright | For Private Study and Research Use Only |
| Transcript | S I X T E E N T H A N N U A L C O N V E N T I ON 51 to secure the history of your community. Stories of pioneers, preservation of old landmarks, study of books with historical content, as part of the monthly programme. It might be possible to have an exhibit at our Constituency Conferences, with the possibility of sending an exhibit to the popular A r t s Congress meeting at Berne in 1934. To enthuse a love for Canada and pride in her achievements, to build up among old and new Canadians alike, a citizenship worthy of the ' best traditions of the great countries from which our civilization has sprung, and to preserve for the coming generations the history of our own people, is an objective worthy of our greatest efforts. I thank the Conveners and Chairmen of my Committee for their splendid co- operation. Outline, Standing* Committee on Canadianization and National Events, 1930- 31. The following activities have been suggested to the Women's Institutes of Canada, along the line of " Canadianization and National Events": 1. Historical research of their neighbors, stories of the pioneers, preservation of old landmarks, etc. 2. The study of books with an authentic historical content ( fact or fiction) as part of their monthly program. 3. Arrange an exhibit of your Community History, photographs of first settlers, school house and teacher, etc.; display them at your Institute meeti n g and. if possible, later at your Constituency Conference. 4. Have public speaking contests or debates on the subject of Canadian A r t , Music or Literature. 5. Strive to develop the spirit of friendliness, not only among our own membership, but especially among the new settlers and foreign born women outside our circle. Welcome them to the W. I. meeting. A list of books which will guide your Committee in selecting suitable material may be obtained from the Provincial Convener on application. 6. Encourage reading of more Canadian magazines and periodicals. 7. Encourage Canadianization in the schools: ( a) By adding suitable books to the school library. ( b) Helping to produce patriotic plays and pageants on National Days. ( c) Offering prizes for patriotic essaying, presenting flags, etc., and t a k i n g an active part in the community celebration of national events, e. g., Empire Day, Dominion Day, Armistice Day. Please forward good papers to me for future use. ( M R S . F. G.) A L I C E L . G R E V E T T , 240 13th Ave. W . , Calgary. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE Mrs. D. H. Galbraith, Vulcan, Convener. The season of 1929 was on the whole somewhat unfavorable for general farming operations, weather conditions having been rather abnormal. The hot winds as well as lack of moisture were detrimental to good growth, especially of trees and perennials. The previous fall was very dry and during |
Tags
Comments
Post a Comment for Page 49
